US should support vets

I saw a news report about one of the Navy SEALs who helped to kill Osama Bin Laden. The discussion was about the insurance being taken away from this Navy Seal and his family. As most of us know the main insurance for service members is Tricare. I do understand the frustration of this young man because there are so many other veterans facing the same issue. Once you are out of the military it takes an act of Congress to get back the benefits these veterans so desperately need.

Our government is more willing to support those who have never worked a day in their life rather than support a veteran. Our veterans come home with mental stress after seeing a comrade die or lose a limb. They come home with stress knowing benefits will be lowered or cut wondering how they will be able to live or support their family.

Now the so-called powers that be in Washington want to bring more of our veterans home and have not even thought about how the United States of America is going to support those who serve. Everyone talks about changes should be made to the freebies handed out on a daily basis. I believe more people should write to our congressmen and president in support of those who have served overseas. Supporting a veteran with free housing, food stamps and the best insurance is not a hand out. It is a thank you for being there when America needs you.

God bless all who serve whether it is military, law enforcement, medical and firefighters.

Patsy Chambless

West Monroe

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US should support vets

I saw a news report about one of the Navy SEALs who helped to kill Osama Bin Laden. The discussion was about the insurance being taken away from this Navy Seal and his family. As most of us know the